They are two of the most well-known princesses in the last century – Princess Grace of Monaco, the retired American actress formerly known as Grace Kelly and Diana, Princess of Wales, who took the world by storm when she entered the British Royal Family. These two familiar faces begin and end this week’s True Royalty pick – with plenty of others from Iran, Japan, Sweden and all…
Yasmine Pahlavi, the Crown Princess of the former Imperial State of Iran, has issued a statement to Royal Central following her recent breast cancer diagnosis. At the time of her announcement, she promised to keep everyone updated on her progress.
Her Highness has released a…
Emperor of Japan delivers final New Year's address
2nd January 2019
Emperor Akihito of Japan has delivered his final New Year’s address from the Chrysanthemum Throne in Tokyo today. The Emperor is due to abdicate in favour of his eldest son, Crown Prince Naruhito on 30 May. Naruhito will ascend the throne the following day on 1…
Thai King to finally be crowned in May
2nd January 2019
Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn, 66, will finally have his coronation ceremony in May of this year.
The Royal Household Bureau made the announcement yesterday saying the coronation and celebration festivities would take place from 4 May through 6 May.
His Majesty will be crowned in a ceremony on 4 May with a celebration procession the following day. The 5th of May will also see a…
Royals share New Year wishes on social media
1st January 2019
As 2018 came to a close and 2019 rounded the corner, royals from around Europe shared their New Year wishes and hopes for 2019. Let’s take a look at the collective New Year messages:
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Bhutanese royals feature on January 2019 calendar
1st January 2019
Bhutan’s King and Crown Prince feature in the January 2019 edition of Yellow Bhutan’s monthly calendar.
Instead of a photo that usually is included of the royals in these calendars, January 2019’s calendar portrays them in a colour drawing form by artist…
Danish Queen talks of Denmark's progress in New Year's Eve address
31st December 2018
Queen Margrethe of Denmark spoke of her country’s progress in her live annual New Year’s Eve address this evening.
The Queen began by stating, “When the clock strikes twelve at midnight, the old year comes to an end. At that very moment, we toast the new year and wish each other “Happy New Year”.
“On New Year’s Morning, we wake up to embrace new days. They lie ahead…
A look back at European and international royal 2018 events – part four
30th December 2018
Our four-part series taking a look back at the year the European and international royals had concludes today with October through December.
October
Queen Letizia of Spain attended the final of the Women’s Basketball World Cup.
Sue Bird lifts the trophy after the…
A look back at European and international royal 2018 events – part three
29th December 2018
Our yearly end of the year series continues on the European and international royals with a look at the months July through September.
July
Princess Tessy of Luxembourg bravely revealed her previous miscarriage.
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Japan’s Emperor Akihito was…
A look back at European and international royal 2018 events - part two
28th December 2018
Continuing our look back at the year the European and international royals had, we are taking a look at April through June.
April
The Spanish Royal Family attended Easter Mass, which later resulted in controversy due to what appeared to be a disagreement between Queen Letizia and her mother-in-law, Queen Sofía.
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Infanta Cristina also joined her family for the…